Anyone looking for a bottomless PF from Breville USA should consider sending an eMail (or message) through their site. It wasn't showing in stock so I asked to be notified, if possible, when they are available. I promptly got an email back saying there was a limited supply. If you pad your order a little you get free shipping. That's pretty easy to do with some reasonably priced items like baskets and such.

Now that some of you have lived it for a period of time how do think it would do as a portable machine? Applications like in the RV for vacations or wagging it around to parties away from home etc? I am interested in both ease and how you think the machine would react to being moved.

I've been getting some coffee from a local roaster that is recommending a 20g dose. This overflows a bit in the VST 18g basket I have. Would you recommend adding a 20g or 22g basket to my arsenal? I use this roaster often, it's the best, freshest in the area for me. Would these fit OK in the BDB naked PF?

Also, I picked up the Vario grinder a couple of months ago and so far am loving it. I do find that the grind is many micro notches different between the VST and Breville baskets so it's easier for me to stick with the VST. Does that seem normal? I figure it's because of the flat sides and I guess more flat area on the VST.

Great and thank you. I think it will make a pretty decent machine for that job. The ONLY thing I miss about my Jura was picking it up and running out going down the road. No way I am hauling my Duetto and Major around.

Yes i have a reason for leaving SCG off my list, yes it is my opinion, yes it is subjective as opinions are by definition, no don't start a flame war because you disagree.

Good point. If you use the group head water for rinsing (instead of the spout) you don't have to worry so much about the left side. The steam wand control does have a handle that faces you on it that only moves about 1/4 turn up, so even if that side is tight you still might be okay since you can manipulate it from the front. The footprint is slightly smaller across too, if that matters.

Personally I don't like things feeling cramped. Getting a bottomless PF also gives a feel of more space in general.

how do i check how many shots i've pulled so far, i've had the machine for 3 months and i'm pretty sure i've already got to the 200+ shots and the machine still hasn't given me the "clean me" signal, is there a way to check how many shots i've pulled so far?

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